Today I’d like to introduce Friday Focus, a weekly roundup of my favorite creative, inspirational, or gutsy stories and images especially for my creative friends and clients.
I’m going to start with two bloggers who share weekly link lists that I love. Check out Shauna Haider’s Thursday posts on Nubby Twiglet + Sandra Harris’s arts + leisure roundups on Raincoast Cottage every Friday.
Yesterday I got familiar with Julien Smith, CEO of a super secret startup called Breather. I like this guy. A lot. There’s a great interview with him by Chase Jarvis, who I’m also just getting to know and like. A lot. You should listen to it today. Here are some of my favorite quotes from the interview.
“It’s crucial to be different, not better.” – Chase Jarvis
“People aren’t buying into your work. They’re buying into you.” – Julien Smith
“Find a parade and get in front of it.” – Julien Smith
“Your content is your agent.” – Julien Smith
Can your ideas align with your craft? Matt Ragland takes a look at this concept through the eyes of a sushi chef.
I can’t wait to see this documentary about photographer Bert Stern, Original Mad Man.
The Dove ad campaign by Ogilvy Brazil that everyone is talking about.
Do you dream of having your very own paper goods shop, crafty clubhouse, or other kind of creative small business? Here’s a good place to start.
Think about marketing yourself and your work as having a conversation with people you like that are going to like you back.
I hope you guys have a great weekend! See you back here on Monday. xoxo